The newly formed Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team has announced today that they are adding five amateurs to their line-up. The amateur team will be made up of Category 1 & 2 level cyclists who will compete in non-UCI events throughout the United States. The new additions will also act as ambassadors to the mission of the program.
Members of the 2010 Amateur Team Include:
Morgan Ryan: Formerly a member of the Major Motion cycling program, for which Rahsaan Bahati entered the sport of cycling through, and mentors to this day.
Devan Dunn: A 19 year old South African who’s strength surpasses his experience. He just recently finished 3rd overall in the category 2’s at Valley of the Sun stage race.
Yosvany Falcon: 31, is a veteran professional and will be contributing to support the powerful
sprinting duo of Rahsaan Bahati and Hilton Clarke.
Jorge Alvarado: Originally from Mexico, Jorge will prove to the US professional cycling peloton
that he is a top contender in the climbs and helps to diversify the team with his climbing strengths.
Neil Coleman: 29, resides in Durango, CO. and is a 3x U23 British National Time Trial Champion
The Bahati Foundation Elite Cycling Team will be joining the pro team at the team's training camp in Southern California on March 11, as well taking part in the team launch on March 12.
“The elite team will have the same primary goal as the pro squad which is acting as an advocate for the Bahati Foundation," explained team manager Steve Owens . "Each member of the team will have two primary goals: First, competitive success in cycling races throughout the USA, and secondly, supporting the goals of the Bahati Foundation through active involvement, speaking engagements, appearances and other organized events."
The Bahati Foundation's mission is to develop and fund programs that positively affect underprivileged youth in the United States.